| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Poland |
| Dates | September 5–13, 1997 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in Gdynia host cities) |
| Champions |  Russia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Italy |
| Third place |  China |
| Fourth place |  Japan |
The 1997 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in Gdynia, Poland from September 5 to 13, 1997. 16 teams participated in the tournament. This tournament had to be played at Gdynia, Poland.